Australian government extended temporary fuel-quality waiver until September, raising petrol sulfur limit to 50 ppm from 10 ppm.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced the move to support domestic supply amid eighth‑week logistics disruptions from the Iran conflict.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a fuel import deal with Malaysia’s Petronas and pursued diplomatic outreach to Singapore and Brunei.
Viva Energy’s fire‑damaged Geelong refinery runs at 80% diesel/jet capacity and 60% petrol, with no formal fuel rationing expected.